Airbnb Revamps Nondiscrimination Policy

Last month, the Congressional Black Caucus praised Airbnb for addressing complaints of racial discrimination. Numerous potential guests claimed that they had been rejected by some of the rental site’s hosts because of their race. Airbnb announced a renewed anti-discrimination effort that begins November 1st. Efforts the company is making to combat racial prejudice include reducing the number of user photos and increasing the use of instant bookings. Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky wrote an apology for the delay in fixing these problems and communicated to users via email that the company has zero tolerance for bias and discrimination. Caucus members described Airbnb’s plan as ‘a significant first step to address racial discrimination and exclusion of African-Americans and other minorities on the company’s platform’. The company received praise from other organizations and individuals, that it sets a standard that can be followed by others in the tech industry and hopefully prevents future discrimination. There are many attorneys in the Kansas City area that work to protect the rights of both customers and workers. Racial inequality can happen both in and outside the workplace. If you are suffering from discrimination and/or harassment, talk with a lawyer or law firm near you to better understand your rights.

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